It has been an amazing two years! I had RNY surgery July 20, 2009. It was simply the best decision of my life for the following reasons:
- I am no longer morbidly obese - or even obese! My BMI is now 29.5, merely overweight. If I had the plastic surgery that I would jump at if I were 10 years younger or were not as close to retirement, that problem would probably go away too. But considering that I have lost 170 lbs, just turned 60, my body looks not bad indeed.
- I enjoy the following activities - clothes shopping, dancing, walking, biking, acting silly on the playground - all things that I couldn't or wouldn't have done two years ago.
- I do not mind having my picture taken!! I am looking forward to family pictures at my son Randy's wedding in September. I ache when I look at myself in pictures from my other two son's weddings. I did not project the happiness I was feeling.
I am grateful for the support of my wonderful surgeon, Kelvin Higa, my PCP - Catherine Wille, my family, who love me for me - fat or thin, Jan Ritchey, who has helped me "talk it out" and try to gain peace with why I was obsese to start with, friends who have been an amazing support - both virtual friends from the online WLS community and Dotti's WLZ - you guys are amazing!! and real life friends - Susan, Rosemary, Sandy, my school support system. Most of all, my sweet Jim - who met me small, loved me, saw me get crazy and still loved me, and is so happy to have a healthy, happy companion. You are the best, sweetheart!
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